Wago-smartprinter-poster-installationguide-quick-start-v.160122.010.pdf

WAGO THERMAL TRANSFER smartPRINTER

Hardware Installation Instructions Thank you for choosing WAGO’s Thermal Transfer smartPRINTER. This printer marks: labels, marking strips and markers for all WAGO terminal blocks, as well as wire/cable markers and devices. The smartPRINTER is fast and easy to use, providing wipe- and scratch-proof markings, while only requiring a single ink ribbon for all print jobs.

Software Installation Instructions and Printer Settings

The printer features a USB interface and connects to any network via ETHERNET. WAGO’s smartPRINTER is portable and can be used anywhere thanks to its light weight and compact design.

Smooth roller for marking strips and labels

Item No. 258-5007 Roller for WMB Inline markers

Roller with guide grooves for WMB Inline markers

2 Reels Item No. 2009-110 Marking strips Item No. 2009-115 WMB Inline markers

Thermal Transfer smartPRINTERItem No. 258-5000 • • • • • • • • •

2 Rollers Item No. 258-5006 Roller for marking strips and labels

Includes: 1 smartPRINTER 1 marking strip reel 1 WMB Inline reel 1 reel holder 2 rollers 1 ink ribbon Power cable USB cable

D. Printer Driver Installation

D. Printer Driver Installation b) for a network (step 1)

Note: The following installation steps require administrative rights and the input of addresses within your network. Contact your IT department for assistance regarding the network addresses that will need to be used.

INFO: DHCP is disabled in the delivery state of smartPRINTER. When connecting smartPRINTER to a PC network instead of using a USB cable, the printer must be prepared as follows: Preparation for a network with DHCP server: For detailed installation steps, go to www.wago.com/smartprinter.

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Connect the smartPRINTER to your PC with the USB cable and to the mains using the power cable. Press the red button located on the front panel of the printer to turn on the printer. Download the installation package from www.wago.com/ smartprinter. Then run the “smartPrinter_Installation_Package.exe” file. Select “Install driver“ from the installation menu. Consult your IT department for the addresses you need to specify.

1 Ink Ribbon Item No. 258-5005 incl. 1 cardboard roll

Preparation for a network without DHCP server: You must use the printer display to enter the required settings. To do this, switch on the printer and follow the steps below as shown on the display.

Ignore this Windows message if it appears at the bottom of the display.

Follow the instructions given in the driver installation program (Driver Wizard):

smartPRINTER marks WAGO terminal blocks, wires/cables and devices.

1. Step: Select “Install printer driver”

Note: Both printer and marking media information is available at www.wago.com/printer. For software information, visit www.wago.com/smartprinter.

2. Step: smartPRINTER is displayed automatically at the USB connection. (If the USB connection is not displayed, check the connection to the printer and restart.)

WMB Inline markers

Marking strips

Place the printer on an even, stable and dry surface.

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c Insert the red cardboard roll for the ink ribbon directly under the cover. To do so, place the cardboard roll on the right of the spring-loaded roll holder and push it against the spring’s pressure to mount. On the left, the groove locks into the cardboard roll’s notch.

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f Secure the transparent strip of the ink ribbon to the red cardboard roll using the adhesive side of the strip. g Turn the green knob until the transparent section of the ink ribbon is completely wound around the roll. Now, the ink ribbon is securely mounted on the cardboard roll.

For network installation, connect smartPRINTER to the mains using the power cable and switch the printer on.

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Note: Clean the roller and the print head regularly (at least once a month). Roller cleaning guarantees constant high-quality printing.

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7. Step: Enter here your static IP address.

8. Step: Enter the subnet mask for your own network topology.

a Select printer. b Select the type of media (e.g., marking strip).

Follow the instructions given in the driver installation program (Driver Wizard):

c Select the media item no. After this, the printer slightly advances the media forward in the printer as part of a pre-print check until “Ready” appears on the display.

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d Click on the blue gearwheel symbol to make fine adjustments or individual media settings. In a new mask, you can align the marking either vertically or horizontally, or you can optimize the printing intensity by adjusting the thermal settings for the media. e Settings have been saved when the confirmation “Settings successfully imported” is displayed.

la) Inserted marking strip

lb) Inserted WMB Inline markers

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1. Step: Select “Install printer driver.”

2. Step: Create new connection port.

3. Step: Select the standard TCPI/IP port as the new connection port.

4. Step: Start network installation.

5. Step: Enter the printer name and port name.

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Fine adjustment of the marking media: Raise/Lower horizontal value > Shift characters to right/left Raise/Lower vertical value > Shift characters up/down Raise/Lower thermal value > Darker/Lighter printing

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More information about text/ character alignment is available at: www.wago.com/smartprinter.

F. smartSCRIPT Installation: WAGO Marking Software

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n Pull the media through the green guides toward the roller.

p Press and release the locking tab. When closing the printer cover, make sure it locks into place.

6. Step: Set the IP address for the standard gateway of your network environment.

The software starts automatically after it has been successfully installed. An icon is simultaneously created on your desktop. Proceed as follows in the input dialog windows as illustrated below:

b) for a network (step 2)

m Open the printer and feed the media from the back of the printer through the opening.

o Move the green guides in to match the media width. Align the markers exactly to the roller guide groove.

5. Step: DHCP is disabled as a default setting. If you are using a static IP address, “Disable” the DHCP setting.

For this, select “Install Printer Settings” from the installation menu. No input is required during installation. Simply click “Continue” when requested.

la) The marking strip is fed to the printer in a clockwise direction. lb) WMB Inline markers are fed to the printer in a counter-clockwise direction.

4. Step: Check Port No. Default value is 09100.

The WAGO “Printer Settings” Software must be used prior to initial startup and after changing media. This sets the printer for using WAGO marking media.

C. Media Installation First, mount the marking media reel on its holder. Then, place the reel holder behind the printer.

3. Step: Select the submenu “LAN Setting” and then press Enter.

E. “Printer Settings” Installation: Settings for Marking Media

Select “Install driver“ from the installation menu.

Notice: Rollers for other Inline variants are not included in the standard package and must be ordered separately!

Note: You can set the language via the display. Go to Settings > Language

6. Step: The printer driver for smartPRINTER has been successfully installed.

Note: The following installation steps require administrative rights and the input of addresses within your network. Contact your IT department for assistance regarding the network addresses that will need to be used.

k Then push the two green locking levers back down.

d The ink ribbon holder is easily recognizable by its white knob (below the red cardboard roll). Insert the ribbon with the matte black side facing out and slide it onto the roller holder until it is centered. Press lightly against the spring while doing this. e The ink ribbon is in place when the knob locks into the ink ribbon’s groove. Slight resistance must be felt when pulling on the ink ribbon.

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j Insert the new roller in straight position.

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5. Step: An additional security prompt is issued if you are using Windows 7, 8 or 10. Confirm by selecting “Install.”

D. Printer Driver Installation

h Remove the tear-off plate at the front of the housing. i Lift up the green locking levers on both ends of the roller.

a Open the cover by simultaneously pulling the two green levers located on each side toward the front of the printer. b Then lift the cover up as far as it will go.

4. Step: Finish

Insert the smooth roller into the printer to print marking strips and labels. Insert the roller with guide grooves when printing WMB Inline markers.

2. Step: Use the control button to select the “Accessories” menu and then press Enter.

Control buttons

B. Roller Change

Note: Do not use this printer until you have thoroughly read and completely understood these instructions!

1. Step: Hold the right control button pressed for three seconds until the menu symbols appear.

On/Off

Nameplates, wire/cable markers and many other label types

A. Printer and Ink Ribbon Installation

Start: Press the On/Off button; “Ready” appears in the display.

3. Step: Accept the printer name smartPRINTER, or specify a different name.

Additional customer service is available via email at: [email protected] or by phone: +49 (0) 571 887 630.

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7. Step: Click “Continue” for generic queries of the standard network card.

8. Step: Complete installation by clicking “Finish.”

6. Step: Address search (this step may take a few moments )

smartSCRIPT provides all necessary marking templates for all WAGO terminal blocks, as well as labels, wire/cable markers and push-button/type plates. Select “Install smartSCRIPT” from the installation menu. No input is required during installation. Simply click “Continue” when requested.

After successful installation, a new symbol is added to your desktop. For quick marking using smartSCRIPT, we recommend our Quickstart instructions located in the download area at www.wago.com/printer. These instructions provide you with information about the quickest way to mark marking strips or labels.

Examples of marking performed using smartscript: marking strips (2009-110), WMB Inline markers (2009-115) and labels (210-806)